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About Peditral Sachet

Peditral Sachet is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
 
Peditral Sachet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Peditral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as mild nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Peditral Sachet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Peditral Sachet

Dehydration

Medicinal Benefits

Peditral Sachet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Peditral Sachet is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. Peditral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.

Directions for Use

Powder: Mix the contents in a glass of water and drink.Ready-to-drink pack: Consume the entire contents once opened.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Peditral Sachet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Peditral Sachet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, fluid overload, and refeeding syndrome. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Peditral Sachet should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
  • If you are unable to drink large volumes of fluids, try drinking small sips frequently.
  • Consume foods rich in water content such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, oranges, Brussel sprouts, apples, etc.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dehydration: Dehydration is the loss of body fluids more than what you take in. It could occur due to inadequate fluid intake, illness, sweating, excess urination, diarrhoea, or vomiting. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

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About Peditral Sachet

Peditral Sachet is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
 
Peditral Sachet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Peditral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as mild nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Peditral Sachet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer :

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

463, 4 th Floor, RPG HOUSE, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030. Maharashtra, INDIA
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FAQs

Peditral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.

Peditral Sachet may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood). Peditral Sachet should be avoided in patients with or at risk for hyperkalemia.

Peditral Sachet should be used with caution in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.

The risk for hyponatremia is increased in elderly, paediatric patients, postoperative patients and patients who are taking drugs which may increase the risk of hyponatremia. Close clinical monitoring in such patients is advised.

Consult your doctor before taking corticosteroids or corticotropin as it may increase the risk of sodium fluid retention.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Peditral Sachet . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Peditral Sachet if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Peditral Sachet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Not applicable

Peditral Sachet does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Peditral Sachet in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Peditral Sachet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment as it may cause hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and/or fluid retention.

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Children

Caution

Peditral Sachet should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

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Uses of Peditral Sachet

Dehydration

Medicinal Benefits

Peditral Sachet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Peditral Sachet is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. Peditral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.

Side Effects of Peditral Sachet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Powder: Mix the contents in a glass of water and drink.Ready-to-drink pack: Consume the entire contents once opened.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Peditral Sachet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, fluid overload, and refeeding syndrome. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Peditral Sachet should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions. 

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medication without contacting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Mepenzolate and Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideTrospium
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Trospium with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDarifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Darifenacin with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medications without doctor's advise.
Potassium chlorideCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Solifenacin and Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Propantheline with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideMeclizine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Meclizine and Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm (oral form) together can increase the potassium levels in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meclizine with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideProcyclidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm:
Taking Procyclidine and Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Procyclidine with Peditral Sachet 4.2 gm is not recommended, but it can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
  • If you are unable to drink large volumes of fluids, try drinking small sips frequently.
  • Consume foods rich in water content such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, oranges, Brussel sprouts, apples, etc.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dehydration: Dehydration is the loss of body fluids more than what you take in. It could occur due to inadequate fluid intake, illness, sweating, excess urination, diarrhoea, or vomiting. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

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